Where to dispose leftover Christmas trees on base

Every year they are adopted by families, taken home and dressed to their best. They are adored and admired. Then with little to no warning, they are stripped of their lights and ornaments and thrown on the side of the road.

Proper disposal of your no-longer-needed Christmas trees is important for many reasons, including keeping the streets clear and keeping homes safe from possible tree fires.

For live-cut trees, collection bins are available until Jan. 16 at the following locations:

• Ramstein — Michigan Ave between Bldgs. 826 and 828 as well as next to Bldg. 1086

• Landstuhl — Across from Bldg. 3625

• Vogelweh — South end of Bldg. 1070

• Vogelweh — Across from Bldg. 1139

Both the Ramstein and Vogelweh recycling centers will accept trees and recyclable materials for on-base residents. Off- and on-base ID cardholders are welcome to bring live-cut trees to the composting facility located outside the LVIS gate. All trees, regardless of disposal method, must not have any decorations on them.

All other Christmas trash must be disposed properly in the correct underground bin or at the recycling center.